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YS52 TLU

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,327 mi
Last recorded124,327 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 TLU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 124,327 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 114,147 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 105,241 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 105,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 95,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 86,264 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 86,081 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 76,044 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 76,044 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 60,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 44,153 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 32,063 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 21,482 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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YS52 TLU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 82,604 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS52 TLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YS52 TLU registered?

YS52 TLU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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